Pilgrims from Kogi state for the 2025 Hajj exercise, will on Wednesday 14, 2025 leave Madinah for the holy city of Macca in continuation of their religious obligations.
According to Imam Mansur Muhammad, Director Administration, who is in Madinah, said the pilgrims have completed their Ziyara (visits to historical sights) in the city of Madinah.
“We are Moving to Macca on Wednesday, after 4 days as against the usual 8 days. The second batch will follow on Thursday. All our pilgrims are in healthy conditions and are carrying on their religious obligations, Inshallah.
Muslim pilgrims are expected to take a bath (ghusl) before entering Ihram while leaving Madinah at Dhu’l-Hulaifah, also known as Aabar Ali, which is located outside of Madinah. This is the designated Miqat (boundary) for those departing Madinah to perform Hajj or Umrah.